Ultimate Peppermint Hot Cocoa Bar with Easy Homemade Marshmallows
My daughter didn’t say a word for a full ten seconds after her first sip. She just stared into the mug, then looked up at … Read more
Easy Halloween Charcuterie Board with Candy Corn
This was supposed to be a proper Halloween party spread. I had it all planned out—individual themed treats, little cups with pretzel sticks arranged like … Read more
Ghost Meringue Cookies: The Easiest 3-Ingredient Halloween Treat
I was standing in line at the post office, of all places, the Tuesday before Halloween last year. My arms were full of packages, and … Read more
Easy Overnight Eggnog French Toast Casserole
My sister-in-law showed up at my door on Christmas Eve with a bottle of eggnog, a loaf of stale brioche, and a sheepish grin. “I … Read more
The Best Chewy Gingerbread Spice Snickerdoodle Cookies
Not the kind that requires pulling out the stand mixer and three kinds of molasses. Not the kind that takes all afternoon and leaves you … Read more
Spooky Guacamole with Crispy Bat Chips: Best Easy Halloween Appetizer
Introduction My neighbor wasn’t throwing a Halloween party. I’d stopped by to borrow a ladder—mine had mysteriously vanished into the depths of the garage—and the … Read more
Easy Halloween Dirt Cups with Gummy Worms
A neighbor’s kid asked me last week why I couldn’t just crush up some Oreos and call it a day. I was mid-explanation about proper … Read more
Crispy Pomegranate Molasses Glazed Brussels Sprouts: Easy & Best Recipe
Third time in two weeks I’d made these Brussels sprouts, and this time I finally stopped hovering over the baking sheet. The first batch I … Read more
Perfect Maple Pumpkin Scones with Brown Butter Icing
I was scrubbing flour off my counter when my phone buzzed. A text from my sister-in-law: “Are you holding out on me? Because I haven’t … Read more
Budget-Friendly Witches Brew Punch: Easy Kid-Approved Halloween Recipe
The lady who runs the corner market watched me standing in the party supply aisle, staring at a box of neon-green drink powder that cost … Read more